Texes Social Studies 7-12 Practice Test
Which Empire gained control of most of the major trade routes connecting Europe to
India and China after conquering Constantinople (1453) and the eastern Mediterranean
(1516-1517)? - Answer -Ottoman Empire
Which statement best describes the major impact of the Second Industrial Revolution? -
Answer -innovations in electrification and mass production
Which of the following was an effect of the Columbian Exchange on China? - Answer -
Silver exported from the Western Hemisphere destabilized the Chinese economy and
led to the collapse of the Ming Dynasty.
Read the list of statements below and answer the question that follows.
Sets the term limits and minimum age requirements for House Representatives and
Senators
Names the Vice President as the president of the Senate
Authorizes Congress to raise taxes, pay national debts, and maintain the military
The list above describes features of which Article of the U.S. Constitution? - Answer -
Article 1
In contrast to the First Crusade, the Second Crusade was characterized by - Answer -
the European armies were soundly defeated in Asia Minor
What was William Penn's legacy as the founder of Pennsylvania? - Answer -It became
one of the most democratic societies in the world
Which of the following is a main focus of the G.I. Bill? - Answer -Enrolling in school
Why did many Americans distrust the Bank of the United States? - Answer -They
considered it a monopoly for the wealthy
Which of the following was NOT a state established by Western crusaders? - Answer -
The kingdom of Israel
Which of these best describes the Human Genome? - Answer -A road map to genetics
Which Empire gained control of most of the major trade routes connecting Europe to
India and China after conquering Constantinople (1453) and the eastern Mediterranean
(1516-1517)? - Answer -Ottoman Empire
Which statement best describes the major impact of the Second Industrial Revolution? -
Answer -innovations in electrification and mass production
Which of the following was an effect of the Columbian Exchange on China? - Answer -
Silver exported from the Western Hemisphere destabilized the Chinese economy and
led to the collapse of the Ming Dynasty.
Read the list of statements below and answer the question that follows.
Sets the term limits and minimum age requirements for House Representatives and
Senators
Names the Vice President as the president of the Senate
Authorizes Congress to raise taxes, pay national debts, and maintain the military
The list above describes features of which Article of the U.S. Constitution? - Answer -
Article 1
In contrast to the First Crusade, the Second Crusade was characterized by - Answer -
the European armies were soundly defeated in Asia Minor
What was William Penn's legacy as the founder of Pennsylvania? - Answer -It became
one of the most democratic societies in the world
Which of the following is a main focus of the G.I. Bill? - Answer -Enrolling in school
Why did many Americans distrust the Bank of the United States? - Answer -They
considered it a monopoly for the wealthy
Which of the following was NOT a state established by Western crusaders? - Answer -
The kingdom of Israel
Which of these best describes the Human Genome? - Answer -A road map to genetics
